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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation not effective for pain relief or ROM post-stroke
April 2014
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation not effective for pain relief or ROM post-stroke
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Combined arm stretch positioning and neuromuscular electrical stimulation during rehabilitation does not improve range of motion, shoulder pain or function in patients after stroke: a randomised trial
J Physiother. 2013 Dec;59(4):245-54. doi: 10.1016/S1836-9553(13)70201-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
46 patients who had sustained a stroke resulting in paralysis or severe paresis in their upper limb, and a poor prognosis for functional recovery were randomized to undergo an 8-week treatment regimen of either neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and simultaneous passive range of motion stretches, or a sham treatment. This study was conducted in the sub-acute phase of stroke. Upon completi...
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